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Your child can now recreate history by building his very own fortified castle.

Car cluttered with old maps now that you've adopted GPS technology? Upcycle them in this fun geography craft.

Kokeshi dolls have been around since the 17th century, and now your child can recreate a piece of Japanese history and culture right at home.

Does electricity move better through thick wires or thin ones? kids will conduct this classic electricity experiment for this science fair project.

Your child can re-purpose any used (and cleaned) can into a colorful container to hold Dad's pens and pencils on his desk!

Use recycled wrapping paper and an empty bottle to make this beautiful vase for a great indoor activity when it's cold outside.

Find out whether a longer airplane will fly farther or a wider paper airplane.

Got a kid who loves fashion? Help her develop her own unique style with this tie-dye project using natural dyes.

Inspired by Charles Kaufman's crushed can art, this activity lets kids make their own unique works of art using, you guessed it, crushed cans and paint!

Draw your own beautiful mandala with this easy technique that ensures symmetrical results every time!

Create a DIY Electromagnet! Using a 9v battery to create an electrical field around a nail, students explore electromagnetism in this cool science project idea.

In this experiment, students will discover how heat and pressure turn clay into slate, phyllite, and finally schist.

In this activity students first send kindness to themselves and then they send it to others.

Young physicists will wrestle with a discrepant event: the Hammer Ruler Trick. They'll make some inferences about torque, balance, and center of gravity.

Perform a special St. Patrick's Day magic trick with this fun craft project! 

Skip store-bought jewelry and show your stylish kid how to make her own beaded bracelets.

Is your child tired of the same old fries with dinner? Invite him to bake up some tasty zucchini fries to accompany the next family meal.

These 3-D snow globe cookies look amazing on any table and will gets kids excited about the upcoming holiday season!

Let your imaginative child "ghost write" the life (and afterlife) story of a made-up phantom.

Find out whether optical mice are useful on all surfaces or if there are drawbacks to this supposedly superior solution to the traditional roller-ball mouse.

In Muslim culture, Ramadan is a month long celebration dedicated to purifying the soul. Enjoy a delicious snack, and learn more about this holiday!

This entertaining magic trick will 'trick' kids into using math skill to impress their friends!

Your child can re-use and re-purpose old seeds and paper into something new: decorated paper that can be planted!

Your child can create a string wrapped headband to hold her hair back during the hot summer. Plus, it will re-purpose left over bits of string and thread!

This science fair project creates a visual model of whatâs happening to sound waves as a car approaches and then leaves.

Learn about landscape painting—and artist Grandma Moses—in this engaging watercolor activity!

Your child can make a sweet and savory spinach strawberry salad; two ingredients that come together for a light and fresh summer dish!

Need to cool down on a hot summer night? This gazpacho recipe does the trick.

This unique drawing activity gives kids a chance to practice their concentration and focus, and the end result is sure to bring lots of laughs!

Does your child love sushi? How about creating something a little different with these avocado sushi bites that have a little cucumber too!